Historic Stonington

Sea to Shining Sea Gala: Celebrating America's First Lighthouse Museum
2019-06-29 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
This year’s Gala, Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating America’s First Lighthouse Museum, will support the mission of the Stonington Historical Society (SHS). SHS’s mission is to Preserve, Interpret, and Celebrate the History of All of Stonington. SHS owns and maintains five historic properties including two museums and a historic research library. We strive to inspire you with new programs, exhibits, and collaborations, including a new Rollie McKenna exhibit at the Woolworth Library and a growing collaboration with the National Park Service to rediscover the Battle of Stonington. We welcome you to share and support these efforts by attending our annual gala. This year the Gala takes place on June 29th. The event will feature live music, cocktails and dinner, and lots of dancing on the grounds of the Old Lighthouse Museum at Stonington Point, overlooking both Little Narragansett Bay and Fishers Island Sound.

Historic Walking Tour
2019-06-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Stonington Farmer’s Market, Town Docks, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
This fascinating Historic Walking Tour through the narrow streets of Stonington Borough depart on Saturdays at 11am from The Farmer’s Market at the Town Docks in June, July and August. The tour lasts about an hour. Experienced guides will share the stories of historic homes, sites, battles, the railroad and people that reflect Stonington’s rich 350 year history.
Once home to the Pequot Tribe of Southeastern Connecticut, Stonington’s first European settlement dates to 1649 when Thomas Stanton settled on the banks of the Pawcatuck River. The Stonington Borough settlement began about 1750 when the advantages of Stonington’s harbor were first realized. Initially fishing and farming were the primary industries, which eventually led to shipbuilding, a vibrant coastal trade, a West Indies trade, and further exploration. Stonington’s sea captains sailed the world and built fantastic homes that survive today in this perfectly preserved peninsula. Explorers included Edmund Fanning, who was also known as Pathfinder of the Pacific, and Nathaniel Palmer, credited with the discovery of Antarctica. Stonington has successfully defended her shores through two bombardments by British forces during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Today, Stonington is still home to Connecticut’s last commercial fishing fleet.
Tickets can be purchased on our website or at the Stonington Historical Society table at the Farmer’s Market.

Historic Walking Tours
2018-08-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Stonington Farmer’s Market, Town Docks, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Historic Walking Tours
2018-08-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-07-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-07-07 11:00 - 13:30, 2018-06-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-06-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-06-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-06-09 11:00 - 12:30 and 1 more date | Stonington Farmer’s Market, Town Docks, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
Take a guided tour of Stonington Village.

Historic Walking Tour
2018-07-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-07-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Stonington Farmer’s Market, Town Docks, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Cormac O'Malley Delivers a Talk on Helen Hooker
2018-07-06 18:00 - 19:30 | The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center, 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Sea to Shining Sea: Annual Gala of the Stonington Historical Society
2018-06-30 18:00 - 23:00 | The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Gala Preview Party
2018-06-29 18:00 | The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Nora Fox & Thor Jensen Play the Lighthouse Lawn
2018-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Historic Walking Tours
2018-06-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Stonington Farmer’s Market, Town Docks, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States
Take a guided tour of Stonington Village with our Museum Curator Beth Moore.

Annual Public Meeting of the Stonington Historical Society
2018-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center, 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Stones of Stonington: a Talk by Mark Starr
2018-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | The La Grua Center, 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

A Talk on Shawondasee by Michael Waters
2018-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Captain Palmer House

Irish Presence: Digitization Day
2018-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The R. W. Woolworth Library & Research Center, 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Five Forts in Stonington: A Talk by Bob Suppicich
2018-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | The La Grua Center, 32 Water Street, Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Lighting the Way–Celebrating Stonington's Lighthouse
2018-01-08 08:00 - 17:00
January ~ February 2018
Preview Party/Opening Reception Friday, January 12 at 5-7pm
La Grua Center and Stonington Historical Society are pleased to present this exhibit celebrating Stonington’s iconic lighthouse. Artwork in all forms will be on display, from paintings to photographs and fiber art and more! Exhibit will run through the end of February.

Holiday Harpsichord Concert
2017-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Captain Palmer House
Holiday Harpsichord Concert in Stonington
Saturday, December 16, 2016 – 6 p.m.
Nathaniel B. Palmer House located at 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT 06378

Join pianist and harpsichordist Elena Zamolodchikova for an evening of beautiful music in the historic Captain Palmer House. This acclaimed musician will delight you with sweet and joyous harpsichord music including pieces by J.S. Bach, Händel, Soler, Scarlatti, and more. The hour-long program will conclude with a reception of mulled wine and canapés. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $18 for members of the Stonington Historical Society, and are required for admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online through history1895stg.wpenginepowered.com. The concert will be take place at the historic Nathaniel B. Palmer House located at 40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT 06378.
Harpsichord manufacturing is one of Stonington’s hidden treasures! For more than forty years, Stonington has been a center of harpsichord production, and home to Zuckermann Harpsichords International, the largest harpsichord workshop in the United States producing historically informed instruments. This keyboard instrument originated in the 15th century and after losing popularity in the 19th century has experienced a revival among early music enthusiasts in recent years. Elena Zamolodchikova works at Zuckermann Harpsichords International and will perform on a harpsichord donated by the company.
Ms. Zamolodchikova specialized in historical keyboard performance at the Julliard School before joining Zuckermann as harpsichordist in residence.
For more information, please contact the Stonington Historical Society at (860) 535-8445 x11.
